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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,452.24, 23,178.12 and 6,218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,452.24, 23,178.12 and 6,218 is: 9,326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,452.24 : 23,178.12 = 6,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,452.24/23,178.12 = 6,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,452.24x = 23,178.12 × 6,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,452.24x = 144,121,550.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,121,550.16/15,452.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,326.90

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